Parliamentary questions

264. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the means by which she will support the well-being of teachers and reduce burnout, particularly in light of increasing workloads and administrative demands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14922/25]

265. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the plans she has to improve pay and conditions for newly qualified teachers so as to make the profession more attractive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14923/25]

266. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the means by which she will ensure that children with special educational needs receive timely assessments and adequate support in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14924/25]

267. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to address the shortage of special needs assistants and ensure that they receive appropriate training and support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14925/25]

268. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the means by which she plans to promote inclusive education for students with disabilities, particularly in mainstream schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14926/25]

269. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Education what preparatory work is underway within her Department to contribute to the planned review of the National Development Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14972/25]

59. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the plans to place a new school compliant with fire safety regulations for both a new school and an Educate Together secondary school (details supplied); when the relevant fire safety inspection was carried out; the results of the inspection; if a report was produced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14246/25]

60. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education whether there are plans to place a new school on the grounds of an existing school (details supplied) compliant with health and safety regulations; when the relevant inspection was carried out; the results of the inspection; if a report was produced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14247/25]

61. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education for details on a replacement school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14248/25]

62. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Education the reason a school is not recognised as a DEIS school (details supplied). [14258/25]

63. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education how many schools in Dublin 11 expressed an interest in opening a specialist class in the past year or academic year, and how many of these applications were refused; the reasons for any refusals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14261/25]

64. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education how many schools in Dublin 11 were approached by the National Council for Special Education to open a specialist class, and what percentage of those schools declined; the reasons given for these refusals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14262/25]

65. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education the reason why a school in south Tipperary has not been sanctioned a second autism class; whether this school will be sanctioned for a class as promised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14265/25]

66. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education if it is planned to provide further supports to schools experiencing difficulties with funding and increased costs of utilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14300/25]

67. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education the plans to increase the capitation grant for schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14301/25]

68. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Louis O'Hara den Aire Oideachais an ndéanfar cinneadh chun an méid sraitheanna pictiúr san Ardteist a laghdú do na daltaí atá sa chúigiú bliain faoi láthair,; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [14318/25]

69. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Education if she will consider removing the nearest school criteria so that pupils are not locked out of school transport for attending other schools that better meet their needs but are not their closest school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14327/25]

70. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education the financial supports available for schools that are struggling to fund the everyday running costs such as utilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14335/25]

71. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education the financial supports available to primary schools (details supplied) that are struggling to pay utility bills due to the capitation grant of over €100,000 not keeping at pace with rising utility costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14336/25]

72. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education the number of schools in Dublin 11 that expressed an interest in opening a special education class in the past two years; and the number of applications that were refused. [14340/25]

73. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education the number of schools in Dublin 11 approached by the National Council for Special Education to open a special education class; and the number of schools that declined to do so if appropriate. [14341/25]

74. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Education to confirm if a school (details supplied) in County Mayo is deemed the second nearest school for a family in relation to the school transport scheme. [14349/25]

75. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education to outline the current criteria for school transport applications for both primary and post-primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14359/25]

76. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on industrial relations talks underway seeking to provide school secretaries access to the single public service pension scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14398/25]

77. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Education when her Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14437/25]